March 2023 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:34669] The Sky Is Falling! The Sky Is Falling!
by John Robert Stratton 23 Mar '23

23 Mar '23

Enjoy See: https://www.businessinsider.com/sun-more-active-solar-storms-auroras-power-… Note the comment: Granted, radio signals are much less important to basic communications today. _______________________________________ John Robert Stratton N5AUS Director West Gulf Division Office:512-445-6262 Cell:512-426-2028 P.O. Box 2232 Austin, Texas 78768-2232 *_______________________________________*** -- **** **

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[arrl-odv:34670] Phone service
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 22 Mar '23

22 Mar '23

We are currently managing an issue with our phone service provider. We have no inbound phone service and the message on our phone line is that our service has been "suspended". We are working with the provider to determine what the issue is and get service back up ASAP. We have posted a message to our website and social media indicating the outage. They are actively working to restore the circuit and we are hopeful that it will not be down long. Thanks David

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[arrl-odv:34666] FW: Thanks for gift from ARRL
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 20 Mar '23

20 Mar '23

You probably know Shelly, and the contribution she has made over the years to making our magazines and books a reality. And of course her husband, John, who was the designer and original coder of Logbook of the World. What a distinguished couple! I wanted to share this email from her with you upon her retirement. We are going to miss the stability, positivity, and professionalism that Shelly brings to ARRL every day. David From: Bloom, Shelly, WB1ENT <sbloom(a)arrl.org> Sent: Friday, March 17, 2023 2:45 PM To: Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) <dminster(a)arrl.org> Cc: Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO) <dmiddleton(a)arrl.org> Subject: Thanks for gift from ARRL David and Diane Thank you for the gift. The last few years at the League have been good years. The changes, the people, and the leadership has brought new life to the League, a change that was needed. It makes me happy to know the League is moving forward with strength. There is new air in the League, positive energy that makes coming in the building a good experience and a nice way to start the day. Thanks for making my last years, great years. I'm leaving happy, knowing I was able to contribute to ARRL and the future. 73 Shelly Shelly Bloom, WB1ENT Production Supervisor ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio(r) 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 860 594-0224 email: sbloom(a)arrl.org<mailto:sbloom@arrl.org>

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[arrl-odv:34665] Survey Working Group
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 13 Mar '23

13 Mar '23

In Minute 21 of the January Board meeting, there is a motion calling for the creation of a survey working group. I think the wording was a little confused, as the working group is now constructed and we will begin working on surveys and pulling forward the census project (that is in the 2023 financial plan). Most members of the Strategy working group will make up the survey working group. In fact, it might make sense to 'caboose' these meetings onto the weekly strategy call. Bob I. will be scheduling a meeting with Readex Research to establish the next steps to get the census project moving. Thanks David

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[arrl-odv:34664] April Column - initial feedback
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 13 Mar '23

13 Mar '23

My April column deals with the notion of a dues increase and reviewing how we might deal with charging for printed delivery of QST & On The Air. The feedback has been universally positive. Even though it is early, we have received a few dozen emails and phone calls. The phone calls have been to opt out of the printed version of QST "to help ARRL". We are keeping an eye on how many more members choose to opt out of printed delivery. We will be running the survey for members the entire month of May. I will be sending a Member Bulletin at the end of April as a reminder. I will be taking the results of the survey to A&F for consideration and study. I'd like to have a conclusion by the July Board meeting, but we'll see how that goes.

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[arrl-odv:34663] FCC Action — Unrelated To AR
by John Robert Stratton 12 Mar '23

12 Mar '23

See the enclosed editorial. It is submitted as a data point without comment or opinion. _______________________________________ John Robert Stratton N5AUS Director West Gulf Division Office:512-445-6262 Cell:512-426-2028 P.O. Box 2232 Austin, Texas 78768-2232 *_______________________________________***

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[arrl-odv:34662] EC-FSC March meeting
by Dale Williams 12 Mar '23

12 Mar '23

Greetings everyone. The March meeting of the Emergency Communications and Field Services Committee is March 12 at 8:00 PM EDT. A copy of the proposed agenda is attached along with the link for Zoom. 73, Dale WA8EFK Chairman EC-FSC ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Topic: EC-FSC Zoom Meeting Time: Mar 12, 2023 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84133068908?pwd=NEE1VTRYWWxad1UxSEdJa0RuN2txZz09 Meeting ID: 841 3306 8908 Passcode: 597458 One tap mobile +16469313860,,84133068908#,,,,*597458# US +19294362866,,84133068908#,,,,*597458# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 646 931 3860 US +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 841 3306 8908 Passcode: 597458 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/keG8dHkyTC

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[arrl-odv:34644] Seven Former FEMA Administrators say Ford & Tesla Should Not Remove AM Radios
by Morine, Bill, N2COP (VD, RK) 10 Mar '23

10 Mar '23

Dear ODV Members: I regret this story is behind the Wall Street Journal’s paywall, but seven former FEMA administrators have sent a petition to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg asking that Ford and Tesla not drop AM radio from their electric vehicles. https://www.wsj.com/articles/electric-vehicles-need-am-radio-former-emergen… Among the former FEMA Directors saying access to AM radio in emergencies is critical is ARRL member Craig Fugate, KK4INZ. 73 de Bill Morine Roanoke Division Vice Director

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[arrl-odv:34514] Interactive On-line VOTA State Coordinator Sign-Up Sheets — Available To All
by John Robert Stratton 09 Mar '23

09 Mar '23

All Mark Kleine, N5HZR, Oklahoma West Gulf Division Section Manager and Oklahoma VOTA State Coordinator, has developed a superb and easy to use i_*nteractive, on-line*_ sign-up sheet for VOTA State Coordinators to use to simplify the process of scheduling volunteer W1AW/x portable operators. It significantly automates obtaining sign-ups and capturing the information needed by a State Coordinator. Mark has offered to make it available to anyone in the ARRL for their use. I have advised Bob Naumann and Bart Jahnke that Mark is willing to permit the League to offer it on the ARRL's website. However, you or your designated State Coordinators may contact Mark directly to arrange to use it. Oh, ask him about the automated email reminder the program is capable of generating for each scheduled operator. If you wish to see how it operates you may go to either: https://ok.arrl.org/w1awok/ <https://ok.arrl.org/w1awok/> or https://ok.arrl.org/w1awtx/ <https://ok.arrl.org/w1awtx/> If you do, /*please*/ don't sign yourself up — both sites are live and in active use. If you do sign yourself up, expect representatives of the Five Nations to appear at your doorstep with freshly forged Wouff Hongs. If you are interested, please contact Mark Kleine directly at: Mark Kleine Oklahoma Section Manager N5HZR Mark Kleine <mkleine(a)live.com> 1-405-410-6756 If you wish a second opinion as to how well it operates, call the Texas VOTA State Coordinator: Steve Smith North Texas Section Manager KG5VK Steven Smith <lottsphoto(a)icloud.com> 1-318-470-9806 Feel free to contact me, if you wish. John Robert Stratton N5AUS Director West Gulf Division Office:512-445-6262 Cell:512-426-2028 P.O. Box 2232 Austin, Texas 78768-2232 ****

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[arrl-odv:34658] FCC Commissioner Gigi Sohn Nominee Nomination Has Been Withdrawn
by John Robert Stratton 08 Mar '23

08 Mar '23

See: https://www.npr.org/2023/03/07/1161708600/gigi-sohn-fcc-withdraw-nomination https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/07/politics/gigi-sohn-withdraws-fcc-nomination/… -- _______________________________________ John Robert Stratton N5AUS Director West Gulf Division Office:512-445-6262 Cell:512-426-2028 P.O. Box 2232 Austin, Texas 78768-2232 *_______________________________________*** **

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